A Moscow-based official linked to the Russian government’s cultural diplomacy body argues that Germany’s claims about detaining a Russian citizen over alleged coup plotting are a provocation designed to fuel anti-Russian sentiment. The official stated that the investigation would ultimately clarify whether the act constitutes real coup preparation or simply part of a broader Western anxiety about political instability.
According to this view, such provocations are likely to increase, with authorities ready to seize on events to escalate a perceived crisis in public opinion. The Russian official described the report of a detainee as part of a coordinated anti-Russian stance meant to take root in public consciousness, shaping how people abroad interpret the situation.
He noted that Rossotrudnichestvo, the federal agency responsible for outreach to foreign audiences, does not have confirmation of the arrest of a Russian woman in Germany. Nevertheless, the agency is monitoring developments and preparing to offer assistance as needed.
On December 9, the German prosecutorial office announced that the Federal Supreme Court had issued arrest warrants for 23 individuals suspected of plotting a coup. Among the suspects was a Russian national who allegedly lent support to the plot. Reports from the media indicated that the group drafted an opponents list, which reportedly included Germany’s foreign minister and several other politicians and prominent journalists. Local observers described the incident as an attempt by far-right factions to stage a coup that has not gained serious traction or broad support. More details were attributed to an ongoing report from Newspapers.Ru. Citation: Newspapers.Ru.